I believe I've read that thirty percent of the military claims Democrat affiliation. I've known at least a couple of former military (one Marine, one SEAL) that are Democrats. It's not out of the question, IMHO. Remember that many of the officers at the highest level are politicians, not warriors or even patriots (sorry if that stings, but think of Colin Powell).
does anyone here really think our military as a whole would actually fire on or take action against large numbers of American citizens?
I believe I’ve read that thirty percent of the military claims Democrat affiliation. I’ve known at least a couple of former military (one Marine, one SEAL) that are Democrats. It’s not out of the question, IMHO. Remember that many of the officers at the highest level are politicians, not warriors or even patriots (sorry if that stings, but think of Colin Powell).
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I don’t disagree — but I think the Colin Powell’s are the exception rather than the rule. I KNOW the officers are not the ones who do most of the fighting. If 30% of the military ignored their oath to defend the Constitution, I’m still somewhat sure that MORE than that would choose to keep their oath.
It may be wishful thinking. But, even if it were only 30% that would betray their oath, that would get bloody quickly. Hope it never comes down to that.